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SC DSS Honors July Employees of the Month

July 26, 2022 -- The South Carolina Department of Social Services Employee of the Month program recognizes staff whose work exemplifies our core principles: Competence, Courage and Compassion.

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Custodial Parent Portal Offers Child Support Application Convenience

DSS’ Child Support Services Division has a new and more convenient way to apply for child support service through the new Custodial Parent Portal.

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SC DSS Honors June Employees of the Month

June 16, 2022 -- The South Carolina Department of Social Services Employee of the Month program recognizes staff whose work exemplifies our core principles: Competence, Courage and Compassion.

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DSS and Community Partners Recognize Elder Abuse Awareness Day in South Carolina

June 15, 2022 - Governor Henry McMaster has declared Wednesday, June 15th as Elder Abuse Awareness Day in South Carolina. The day is an opportunity to raise awareness of the abuse and victimization of older adults in our society. Abuse can be physical and emotional. It can also be neglect or financial exploitation.

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SC DSS Honors May Employees of the Month

May 19, 2022 -- The South Carolina Department of Social Services Employee of the Month program recognizes staff whose work exemplifies our core principles: Competence, Courage and Compassion.

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SCDSS Recognizes June as Family Reunification Month

June 6, 2022 - Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed June as Reunification Month in South Carolina. The SC Department of Social Services celebrates families who have reunited after safely and successfully addressing challenges that required agency involvement. These families are once again whole after needing the assistance of the child welfare system as a means of temporary support.

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